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Ora Mae Branch NORFOLK - Ora Mae Branch, 74, of the 1300 block of Lead St., passed away March 18, 2011. She was a native of Seaboard, N.C., and the daughter of Beatrice J. Branch and the late Will Branch. Ora was predeceased by one son, Carlton S. Branch; two sisters, Rosa Williams and Margie Goodson and one brother, Willie B. Branch. Survivors include her mother; two sons, Steven A. Branch Sr. and Tracy Branch; one brother, Woodrow Branch; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Graves Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roosevelt Cemetery.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 24, 2011.

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francine hargrove

April 1, 2011

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STEVEN AND YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY YOUR FRIEND FRANCINE

Steven Branch

March 27, 2011

You will always be my number 1. I miss you mom, the talks we had and the teachings you gave me will carry me the rest of my way. Thanks for all you have given me. Sometimes you may not know what you had until it's gone, I may not have always shown it but I knew what I had all along... The World's Greatest Mom!
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Your Son

March 24, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and payers are with each of you.... Jean, Michele and Brandon Forster-Gray (Mother-in-law, sister-in-law and nephew of Carlton "Scottie" Branch.

Jane Goodwyn-Trower

March 24, 2011

To my family , God came and took another one of his children home. It's hard but we do understand.God makes no mistake. My father (James Wallace) and Ora Mae are just rejoying and my dad and Willy Doll , Nanny,Jim ,Rose Lee , Margie told her that they have been wait 4 her . They all are in a better place. We love them but god love them more and didnt want them to hurt or be in pain anymore so he took them on home. I may not be able to be there but my prayer are with my family.

Your Son Tracy

March 24, 2011

I love you and miss you so much. No one can ever replace your loving touch. I know god had a plan for you that's why he called you that day. It doesn't make the pain any easier but I understand. He needed another angel to watch over us. Mom take your rest,no more pain,no more worries,just you and God. I love you and miss you

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